Melissa D. Hill concentrates her practice on complex employee benefits litigation and general employment litigation. Her ERISA practice includes class action litigation and employee benefits and pension matters, in connection with the management of 401(k), 403(b), and defined benefit pension plans, retirement investment options, insurance products, and related claims of fiduciary breach and prohibited transactions. In addition, Missy represents clients in the financial services, insurance, retail, and manufacturing industries, among others, in litigation related to employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Employers and employee benefits plan sponsors and fiduciaries seek Missy’s counsel when faced with disputes with employees, plan participants, and beneficiaries in federal, state, and appellate courts. In addition to litigation, Missy represents employers and fiduciaries in connection with investigations by the United States Department of Labor, and counsels clients across a variety of industries on day-to-day employment issues, such as adverse employment decisions and litigation avoidance.
Missy leads the labor and employment practice in New York. She also formerly served as the deputy hiring partner and co-managing partner for the New York office.
Leading Lawyer, Labor and employment - ERISA litigation, The Legal 500 US (2019, 2020, 2022, 2023)
Next Generation Lawyer, Labor and employment - ERISA litigation, The Legal 500 US (2019)
Recommended, Labor and employment - ERISA litigation, The Legal 500 US (2017, 2018)
Listed, Law360, Rising Star, Benefits (2018)
Member, Law360, Practice Group of the Year, Employment (2017, 2019)
Member, American Bar Association
Member, New York State Bar Association
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